Master of Arts in Communication Studies
San Francisco , United States
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Degree
Masters
Major
Public Relations | Journalism | Communication Studies
Area of study
Social Sciences | Journalism and Information
Course Language
English
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Program Overview
Master of Arts in Communication Studies Overview
The Master of Arts in Communication Studies is a graduate degree that provides advanced education in human communication, preparing students for careers in a variety of fields, including public relations, human resources, law, and education.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Communication Studies is to provide students with a comprehensive education in human communication, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, writing, and speaking skills. The department is committed to fostering a community of scholars who value diversity, inclusivity, and social responsibility.
Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Communication Studies requires a minimum of 30 units, including:
- 12 units of core courses
- COMM 700: Introduction to Graduate Study
- COMM 721: Seminar in Rhetorical and Communication Theory
- COMM 725: Seminar in Sexualities and Communication
- COMM 727: Seminar in Health Communication
- COMM 731: Seminar in Communication and Social Criticism
- COMM 740: Seminar in Interpersonal Communication
- COMM 744: Seminar in Environmental Communication
- COMM 745: Seminar in Gender and Communication
- COMM 750: Seminar in Culture and Communication
- COMM 755: Conflict and Communication
- COMM 760: Seminar in Organizational Communication
- COMM 773: Seminar in Language and Social Interaction
- COMM 780: Studies in Contemporary Theory
- COMM 797: Performance Theory and Practice in Communication
- COMM 850: Teaching Communication
- COMM 851: Internship in Teaching Communication
- COMM 852: Supervision of Teaching Communication
- 9 units of elective courses
- 9 units of culminating experience courses
- COMM 870: Multiple Methods in Communication Research
- COMM 872: Field Research Strategies
- COMM 873: Research Strategies in Language and Social Interaction
- COMM 885: Graduate Projects in the Teaching of Communication
- COMM 890: Research Practicum in Communication Studies
- COMM 894: Creative Work Project
- COMM 896: Directed Readings in Communication Studies
- COMM 896EXM: Culminating Experience Examination
- COMM 898: Master's Thesis
- COMM 899: Independent Study for Investigation in Communication Studies
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